Impact Sensor: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check.
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. If the front fender of the car or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed:
^ Bracket deformation
^ Paint peeling from the bracket
^ Cracks, dents or chips in the case
^ Cracks, dents, hipping and scratches in the connector
^ Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENT
In the following cases, replace the front airbag sensor.
^ If the SRS has been deployed in a collision. (Replace both the left and right airbag sensors.)
^ If the front airbag sensor has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
^ If the front airbag sensor has been found to be faulty during checking items.
^ If the front airbag sensor has been dropped.